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Meze Empyrean II vs Audeze LCD-2

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

HIGHER SCORE
Meze Empyrean II
9.2
/ 10
Over-earReference
Audeze LCD-2
9.1
/ 10
Over-earReference

Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.1/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
70Ω
97dB
SENSITIVITY
101dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Meze Empyrean II scores 9.2/10 with 32Ω impedance and 97dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Audeze LCD-2 scores 9.1/10 with 70Ω impedance and 101dB sensitivity. At 70Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.

Based on our scoring, the Meze Empyrean II scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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